RB CH 08: Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases

Which of the following is true about hair and scalp disorders and diseases?

• Some are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas others must be treated by a healthcare provider.

• Hair and scalp disorders are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas diseases must be treated by a healthcare provider.

• Most are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas a few must be treated by a healthcare provider.

• Hair and scalp diseases are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas disorders must be treated by a healthcare provider.

Cosmetologists can make appropriate recommendations when they can identify the differences between ________.

• hair loss and hair growth

• common and irregular hair loss

• the two types of canities

• hair growth and irregular hair loss

Why is it important to recognize communicable scalp and hair conditions?

• The cosmetologist needs to know how to safely provide services to clients with scalp and hair conditions.

• The cosmetologist needs to provide treatments to clients with scalp and hair conditions.

• The cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections.

• The cosmetologist is responsible for recommending over-the-counter products to treat most infections.

Which form of alopecia is an autoimmune disorder?

• postpartum

• androgenic

• totallis

• areata

How do women experience androgenic alopecia?

• hair thinning over the crown, top of head, and temple areas

• hair loss resulting in a horseshoe shape

• hair loss in round or irregular shaped patches

• hair loss of all terminal scalp hair

What is considered normal hair loss?

• 50 percent of hair

• 50 to 100 hairs per day

• No hair loss is considered normal.

• 40 percent of hair

Which option can cause negative side effects when addressing hair loss?

• Minoxidil

• hair transplants

• Finasteride

• hair extensions

Over the past year, your client’s hair has thinned substantially, and the client has asked you to recommend treatment options. What advice will you give the client?

• Shave the head, so the hair will grow in faster.

• Obtain a wig.

• Consider hair weaving.

• Seek medical attention.

The term for gray or white hair is (a)   .

• canities

• hirsuties

• hypertrichosis

• monilethrix

Which hair disorder causes hair to grow longer and thicker than usual?

• canities

• hirsuties

• hypertrichosis

• monilethrix